Admissions

Undergraduate Non-Degree Admission

The undergraduate non-degree admissions status is designed to meet the needs of students
who do not wish to pursue a degree at Montana State University-Northern. Once admitted
to non-degree status, the student may retain that status indefinitely. If the student
wishes to change to regular status, the steps outlined under "Changing from Non-degree
Status" must be followed. An application form must be completed. ACT/SAT test scores
will not be required. Non-degree applicants will not be required to submit transcripts
from previous institutions. The applicant must certify that s/he has not been suspended
from any post secondary institution within the past twelve months. A non-degree student
in good standing (2.00 or higher cumulative GPA) may apply for a change from non-degree
to regular status. Requirements for regular admission must be met at that time. Professional
Teacher Education, Nursing, and Graduate courses are not available to non-degree students.
Non-degree status is not suitable for any person receiving financial aid or veteran's
benefits. Non-degree students may not participate in intercollegiate athletics or
any other program requiring regular admission status. Non-degree students are subject
to the same University regulations as regular students.

How to Apply

A $30 non-refundable application fee, payable to Montana State University-Northern,
is required of first-time applicants to Montana State University Northern. If the
applicant is admitted but does not register, the $30 application fee is valid for
the subsequent twelve months.

Changing from Non-Degree Status

To change from non-degree status to regular status, a student must have at least a
2.00 cumulative GPA and do the following:

Submit ACT/SAT scores if they would have been required at the time of first admission
to Montana State University-Northern.(for information on ACT & SAT tests, finding testing centers and more, visit the ACT and SAT websites)

Submit high school and/or official college, university, or other post secondary transcripts
from all other institutions attended. The student must submit transcripts from ALL
institutions attended, whether or not credit was earned. A transcript will be accepted
as official only when sent directly from the Registrar of the institution to the Admissions
Office at Montana State University- Northern.

Show proof of two vaccinations against measles and one against rubella. Immunizations
must have been given after 1967 and after the student's first birthday and must have
been administered at least thirty days apart. Current immunizations must have been
administered in the form of the MMR vaccine. Immunizations must be documented by a
physician, registered nurse or school official. "OR" Show documentation of having contracted measles and rubella. Documentation by a physician
is required including dates of illness. "OR" File a medical or religious exemption.